Recent Updates
Poppleton’s Local Historic District Designation Progresses
January 24, 2023Today the nearly 20-year-old effort to recognize the important history and heritage in the Poppleton neighborhood took a big step forward. The Land Use Committee of Baltimore’s City Council endorsed a bill to designate Sarah Ann Street and parts of adjoining North Carrollton Street as a local historic district. The… Read more
Our 250th Five Minute Histories Video
January 4, 2023We can’t believe it, but we just published our 250th Five Minute Histories video! To celebrate, we decided to cover a quintessential Baltimore food—lake trout. And stay tuned at the end of the video to see some familiar faces who want to thank you all for your support over the… Read more
“Campaign to Save the Preston Street Rowhouses Wins a Key Vote from CHAP”
December 14, 2022Yesterday, CHAP formally found that the 5 buildings on W. Preston Street that the Greek Church has proposed to demolish are intact enough to still be considered historic. This is a positive step towards finding a preservation solution. Baltimore’s Greek community has a rich heritage that is worthy of respect… Read more
Add Your Voice to Save Preston Street Rowhouses
December 5, 2022Recently the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation announced that it is seeking to demolish five adjacent rowhouses on Preston Street in the Mount Vernon neighborhood across the street from the church. Below is a little information about why these rowhouses (number 35-43 West Preston Street) are quite special architecturally… Read more
Members Make It Happen: Have You Renewed Your Membership?
November 14, 2022It’s membership renewal time at Baltimore Heritage! If you haven’t yet done so, please consider joining or renewing your membership today. To learn more about our upcoming walking tours, recent Five Minute Histories videos, the next Friday afternoon virtual histories talks, and more, check out our event calendar! Your membership makes preservation possible in Baltimore. Thank you for doing so… Read more
Legacy Business: The Afro-American Newspaper
October 25, 2022Baltimore’s history is more than bricks and mortar…it’s mostly about people! Just as much as our harbor and our great neighborhoods, Baltimore’s longstanding businesses are a central part of what makes our city unique. Baltimore Heritage’s Legacy Business Program highlights the city’s businesses that have survived for over 100 years… Read more